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The Innovation Efforts Bill
New tech grant fund aims to boost state innovation efforts
The state information technology research center, advanced technology review committee, compute credits grant program, and advanced technology grant fund.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would create programs to help fund technology projects in North Dakota.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If this bill passes, it could help new tech ideas grow. But we need to watch how the money is used and who really benefits.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill creates a state information technology research center.
- It sets up a grant program for advanced technology projects.
- The bill is still being discussed and has not passed yet.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Diane Larson (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Kristin Roers (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Dale Patten (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Jonathan Sickler (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Jeff Barta (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Greg Kessel (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Justin Gerhardt (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Jose Castaneda (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
In the news
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Sources
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